Unmatched Enthusiasm
Again, we have a small moment that became a global sensation. No, it was not any medal that Fu Yuanhui won that made her world famous. After she tied for bronze in the 100 meter backstroke, Yuanhui looked overjoyed on the podium. The internet could not get enough of her adorable enthusiastic expressions! Pictures of her from the Olympics and in particular, receiving the bronze, spread like wildfire.
Mysterious Injury
Next up, we have a viral injury…only this was no accident. Back in January 1994, Nancy Kerrigan was violently assaulted with a metal baton after practice. Wait, who is Nancy you ask. She was a professional figure skater who was favored to win the championships that year. While recovering, Tonya Harding, a 1991 champion skater, secured herself a spot on the Olympic team for the Lillehammer Winter Games. Something was fishy…